July 2021
RCS FOOD DISTRO AND SHELTER DECK PAINTING/STAINING (***POV ONLY***)
Assist RCS Food Distro and Shelter with painting/staining their deck! This is a quick turn-around time project due to an unforeseeable need and will take place on Tuesday, 27 July and Wednesday, 28 July, at 0830. Will be completed around 1500 or earlier with more hands! Water and chow will be provided. Please wear old, weather appropriate outdoor attire that you don't mind getting paint or stain on. Please wear old, closed toed shoes or boots. RCS greatly appreciates any…
Find out more »VETERANS ORGANIC GARDEN (***POV ONLY***)
Volunteer to assist the Veterans Organic Garden in New Bern with a variety of planting and special projects! Veterans Organic Garden assists our homeless and disadvantaged Veterans. Please wear long pants, closed toed shoes/boots, and weather appropriate civilian attire. Please bring hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and water source. POV only. Meet at 1235 Pollock St., New Bern NC 28560 at 0900. Will conclude approximately at 1200. Please ensure you complete an SMP POV Volunteer Log at the SMP Front…
Find out more »KIDS PLUS FUN!! (***CANCELLED***)
**** THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS OPPORTUNITY, HOWEVER, THIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND MOVED TO A DIFFERENT ACTIVITY (BACK TO SCHOOL) ON THE FOLLOWING DAY. WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT NO VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATE YOUR INTEREST. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE*** Volunteer to assist the School Liaison Program with the Kids Plus Fun event on Wednesday, 28 July! Please arrive at the Station Theatre at 1230; will conclude around 1700. You'll be assisting in a variety…
Find out more »SMP COUNCIL MEETING AT THE BASE THEATER *** TIME CHANGE TO 1300 DUE TO NEW STATION THEATRE EVENT CONFLICT***
SMP Council Meeting (Thursday, 29 July) at 1300 at the ***BASE THEATER***. SMP is YOUR program, so come fill us in on your recreation ideas, volunteering ideas, and QOL concerns. *** Please note the time has changed to 1300 due to a new Station Theatre Event conflict*** For QOL initiatives, you are also welcome to contact SMP Coordinator, Jen Merlo, at 252-720-7351 or MerloJL@usmc-mccs.org. (Please do not wait for the meeting for urgent or pressing QOL initiatives. Please ensure your…
Find out more »POKER NIGHT AT THE ROADHOUSE
POKER NIGHT AT THE ROADHOUSE! No buy-in! Kicks off at 1900 every Thursday!
Find out more »BASE CLEAN-UPS (***ANY DAY OF THE WEEK, ANY TIME; YOU PICK!!***)
Base Clean Up (Units/Small Group/Individual) *** ANY DAY OF WEEK, ANY TIME*** Volunteer anytime to conduct a base clean up. You pick the area! Please fill out an SMP POV log or get with your unit SMP Rep to fill out an SMP Roster. *** SMP Reps, please feel free to contact SMP Coordinator for a blank SMP Roster for your Marines/Sailors to fill out or with any questions! SMP has gloves and trash bags if needed. Thank you for…
Find out more »SMP DEVIL DOG DARE FUN DAY (***PAINTBALLS AND LUNCH PROVIDED BY SMP. TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE.***) WAITLIST ONLY.
***We have reached trip capacity but encourage you to still register. You will be placed on our wait list, starting 7/23 at 1515, and we will notify you if/when spots open up. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST*** Enjoy paintball, zipline and the drop zone! Meet at the Devil Dog Dare on base at 0700; will conclude around 1430. All supplies (including paintball) and lunch provided by the SMP. Limited space available so first registered/first served on this website! Transportation available…
Find out more »KARAOKE NIGHT AT THE ROADHOUSE
Enjoy Karaoke at the Roadhouse every Friday night, starting at 1900!! Thousands of songs to choose from!!
Find out more »NORMANDY MILITARY MUSEUM RESTORATION (***POV ONLY. ADVANCED REGISTRATION WITH FRANK AT NORMANDY@EC.RR.COM REQUIRED***)
Volunteer with the Normandy Military Museum! Love history? Want to help save our WWII history and other military history?!! Learn how to restore some of the coolest artifacts and vehicles at the Newport Normandy Military Museum. POV only. Please register in advance with Frank at Normandy@ec.rr.com. Thank you for volunteering! Please fill out an SMP POV Volunteer Log located on this website (top of volunteer page), or you can pick one up from SMP Coordinator at building #3383 (behind Mainside…
Find out more »ANIMAL SHELTER VOLUNTEERING (***POV ONLY***)
Assist with walking the dogs, special projects, and cleaning. POV only. Meet at the Carteret County Humane Society Animal Shelter located at 853 Hibbs Rd., Newport NC 28570 at 0800; will conclude around 1130, but you can volunteer longer if desired! Other days of the week available to volunteer as well. Thank you for volunteering! Please ensure you sign in at the Animal Shelter when you arrive and when you leave :). Please fill out an SMP POV Volunteer Log…
Find out more »August 2021
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT WITH HAVELOCK POLICE DEPARTMENT – 1ST SHIFT!!! (***POV ONLY***)
Volunteer with Havelock Police Department's National Night Out!! This annual event (which takes place all over the country) focus on unique ways to prevent crime and drug use! 1st Shift: Assist with event set-up! POV only. Meet at Walter B. Jones Park at 0745 (2 Governmental Ave. Havelock NC - next to Havelock Police Station). Will be completed around 1200. POC will be Havelock Police Captain Morning. 2nd Shift also available :) Details on National Night Out - 2nd Shift…
Find out more »CRAVEN COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY! (***ANY DAY TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY; ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED ON HABITAT SITE. POV ONLY***)
Volunteer with Craven County Habitat for Humanity! You can register to volunteer with the home build or at the Restore! Please note that advance registration is required on the HABITAT WEBSITE: https://cravencountyhabitat.charityproud.org/VolunteerRegistration/Calendar Opportunities are available daily Tuesdays through Saturdays! Home Build July 2021 projects include painting, installing trim/floorboards, and installing laminate flooring. Please wear weather appropriate civilian attire that you don't mind getting dirty/paint on and closed toed shoes/boots. No experience necessary; they will teach you! All safety equipment provided. …
Find out more »NATIONAL NIGHT OUT WITH HAVELOCK POLICE DEPARTMENT – 2ND SHIFT!!! (***POV ONLY***)
Volunteer with Havelock Police Department's National Night Out!! This annual event (which takes place all over the country) focus on unique ways to prevent crime and drug use! 2nd Shift: Assist with parking, traffic control, and event tear down! POV only. Meet at Walter B. Jones Park at 1445 (2 Governmental Ave. Havelock NC - next to Havelock Police Station). Will be completed prior to 2130. POC will be Havelock Police Captain Morning. 1st Shift also available :) Details on…
Find out more »TUN TAVERN FELLOWSHIP BIBLE STUDY (***AT THE ROADHOUSE***)
Join us for Tun Tavern Fellowship Bible Study at the Roadhouse, every Tuesday night at 1900! No federal or USMC endorsement. Due to the ever changing COVID-19 environment, the Cherry Point Single Marine Program is committed to the welfare and morale of our Service Members. With current state restrictions and other safety measures in place, those wishing to participate are still encouraged to do so and may register our website at smp.mccscherrypoint.com or contact the SMP Coordinator, Jen Merlo, at…
Find out more »STUFF THE BUS!
Volunteer with Stuff the Bus!! Help Partners in Education with filling the bus with school supplies for Craven County Schools' students in need! Meet at 3230 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd, New Bern NC at 1000; will conclude at 1400. Please wear weather appropriate civilian attire, closed toed shoes, and bring water source, snacks/lunch and sun protection if needed. POC on site will be Darlene Brown. Thank you for volunteering! Please fill out an SMP POV Volunteer Log located on this…
Find out more »ORIENTAL DRAGON BOAT RACE PRACTICE!!! ***TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE***
What: SMP Dragon Boat Races! We’re looking for four (4) teams of 21 volunteers each to participate in the Oriental Dragon Boat Races, please! (20 rowing and 1 drummer/per team. 2 alternates recommended. When: Friday, 20 August 2021 (practice) and RACE Saturday, 21 August 2021. • Friday, 20 August 2021 (practice). Meet at the Roadhouse parking lot at 1230; will return to base around 1700. • Saturday, 21 August 2021 (race). Meet at the Roadhouse parking lot at 0600; will return to…
Find out more »ORIENTAL DRAGON BOAT RACES!!! ***TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE***
What: SMP Dragon Boat Races! We’re looking for four (4) teams of 21 volunteers each to participate in the Oriental Dragon Boat Races, please! (20 rowing and 1 drummer/per team. 2 alternates recommended. When: Friday, 20 August 2021 (practice) and RACE Saturday, 21 August 2021. • Friday, 20 August 2021 (practice). Meet at the Roadhouse parking lot at 1230; will return to base around 1700. • Saturday, 21 August 2021 (race). Meet at the Roadhouse parking lot at 0600; will return to…
Find out more »September 2021
MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY (MAD) SOUTHPORT FISHING TRIP (***SAVE THE DATE. REGISTRATION ON MAD SITE NOT OPEN YET***)
DATE IS SATURDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER 2021. TRANSPORTATION WILL BE AVAILABLE, DETAILS TO FOLLOW. Enjoy an amazing day out to sea with the Military Appreciation Day Deep Sea Fishing Trip, out of Southport! All gear and tackle/bait provided for free!! You do NOT need a fishing license. Open to all Active Duty, Guard, and Reservists. For additional information, please visit: http://militaryappreciationday.net/mad-chapters-southport-nc REGISTRATION WILL BE REQUIRED ON THE MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY WEBSITE ONCE REGISTRATION OPENS! No federal or USMC endorsement. Due to…
Find out more »AUTOCROSS — CRAZY TAXI! (***POV ONLY; ON FOXTROT TAXIWAY. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DRIVE, PLEASE REGISTER AT THE MOTORSPORT REG LINK IN THE DESCRIPTION***)
Join SMP for Autocross -- Crazy Taxi! Saturday, 18 September and/or Driver Novice School! Sunday, 19 September. Foxtrot Taxiway, MCAS Cherry Point FOXTROT TAXIWAY DIRECTIONS FROM MAIN GATE: Head down Roosevelt Blvd. Make right at Access Road (light). Foxtrot Taxiway turnoff will be on right hand side, just past Duffy Rd. Open to all active duty, retired, dependents, DoD, and properly vetted civilians! Drivers and spectators welcomed! Want to learn about Autocross, check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1-EnC1K5CM or feel free to call…
Find out more »AUTOCROSS — DRIVER NOVICE SCHOOL! (***POV ONLY; ON FOXTROT TAXIWAY. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DRIVE, PLEASE REGISTER AT THE MOTORSPORT REG LINK IN THE DESCRIPTION***)
Join SMP for Autocross -- Crazy Taxi! Saturday, 18 September and/or Driver Novice School! Sunday, 19 September. Foxtrot Taxiway, MCAS Cherry Point FOXTROT TAXIWAY DIRECTIONS FROM MAIN GATE: Head down Roosevelt Blvd. Make right at Access Road (light). Foxtrot Taxiway turnoff will be on right hand side, just past Duffy Rd. Open to all active duty, retired, dependents, DoD, and properly vetted civilians! Drivers and spectators welcomed! Want to learn about Autocross, check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1-EnC1K5CM or feel free to call…
Find out more »MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY CYPRESS LANDING GOLF OUTING! (***SAVE THE DATE***)
Enjoy an awesome day of golfing, food, and friends with Military Appreciation Day Cypress Landing Golf Outing, in Chocowinity NC! Open to Active Duty Service Members! This is a FREE day of golf and includes cart, range balls, lunch, drinks, and snacks! GREAT prizes are awarded! Register early!! This event does fill up. If you would like to register as a four-person team, feel free to email the SMP Coordinator with names, numbers, units, and handicaps at MerloJL@usmc-mccs.org. No federal…
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